Episode 2 of 2
Accession of Alexander I
- When
- 23 March 1801
- Where
- Russian Empire
Alexander I succeeded Paul I as Emperor of Russia following the assassination on 23 March 1801.
Alexander became Emperor of Russia when his father was assassinated. Upon his accession, he reversed many of Paul's unpopular policies, denounced the League of Armed Neutrality, and made peace with Britain in April 1801.
Sources
- Alexander I of Russia Wikipedia, revision of 2026-09-27
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